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Transfer Station
Somers Transfer Station
127 Egypt Rd, Somers, CT 06071, United States
Small town transfer station used by Somers residents and nearby towns that have permits to drop off household refuse. This is where local trash gets compacted and loaded onto trucks to be taken out of state, so expect a working, industrial feel rather than a tidy recycling center.
Pull in and you'll likely see an entrance booth and a lane for weighing vehicles; many transfer stations in Connecticut charge by weight, so a scale stop is common. The site is mostly concrete pads, a tipping floor and large compacting equipment, with collection trucks coming and going. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so plan for a wait if arriving during peak times. Containers for recyclables and bulky items are usually clustered near the tipping area, and attendants typically direct traffic onto the floor.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring a permit or proof of residency if Somers or a neighboring town requires one-towns in Connecticut often limit access.
- Load vehicles so it’s easy to toss items out the passenger side; parking and foot traffic areas can be tight.
- Avoid peak weekend hours when community cleanups happen; midweek or early mornings tend to be quicker.
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